Public Speaking can be the difference between being the candidate an employer remembers and being the candidate whose interview ends with a polite, “We will get back to you.”
Think about your last interview. You probably prepared your CV, checked the job description, and practiced possible questions. But what happens when you finally sit across from the interviewer? Suddenly, everything feels different. You know your experience, skills and even know the answer. However, if you struggle to explain yourself clearly, the interviewer may never see the person behind the CV.
Here are some ways public speaking can make you a memorable candidate
Your CV Gets You There, Your Voice Makes You Memorable
Imagine that an employer interviews ten people for one position. Several candidates have similar qualifications and years of experience. They can all do the job. So, what makes one person stand out? Sometimes, it is how they communicate.
A candidate who explains their experience clearly, answers questions calmly, and tells simple stories about their work can be easier to remember. Instead of giving answers that sound like they came straight from a CV, they make the conversation feel real.
For example, an interviewer might ask, “Tell us about a difficult problem you solved.” One candidate could give a short answer about being results-oriented and hardworking. Another could tell the interviewer about a difficult project, explain what went wrong, describe what they did, and share what happened in the end. Which answer would you remember?
That is why public speaking is not only useful for people who give speeches. It can help you explain your value during interviews, meetings, presentations, and other important conversations.
Your Ideas Deserve to Be Heard
In Kenya, many employers meet candidates who have strong qualifications. In many instances, the challenge is not whether someone has the skills. It is whether they can explain those skills with confidence.
Have you ever had a great idea but struggled to explain it when everyone was listening? With better public speaking skills, you can learn how to organise your thoughts and explain them in a way people understand. You can also become more comfortable speaking when the pressure is high.
Conclusion
You may have the experience employers want, but you also need to communicate that value clearly. So, before your next interview, do not only ask, “What questions might they ask?” Ask yourself, “Will they remember what I say?”
If you want to speak with confidence, explain your ideas clearly, and make a stronger impression in professional settings, register for our Public Speaking course and start building a voice that people can remember